Culture & SocietyGhatasthapana (Dashain Day 1)
The first day of Bada Dashain festival is called "Ghatasthapana" that falls on Aswin Shukla Pratipada, the first
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Culture & SocietyMaha Astami (Dashain Day 8)
The eighth day of the Bada Dashain festival Maha Astami is celebrated
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Culture & SocietyIndrajatra
The traditional festival of Indrajatra is celebrated by worshipping the Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good...
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Culture & SocietyTeej
The 'Teej' festival is also called 'Haritalika'. Women fast and wish for a prosperous life of their spouse
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Culture & SocietyKushe Aunshi / Father’s day
In Kushe Aunshi, hindus collect kush, a holy grass used while performing various holy rituals as Shraddha
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Culture & SocietyNag Panchami
On the occasion of Nag Panchami, pictures of snakes containing mantras are pasted above the entrance
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Culture & SocietyJanai Purnima / Rakshya Bandhan
People receive the 'Rakshya Bandhan' thread, which is tied around the wrist as an amulet.
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Culture & SocietyGhanta Karna / Gatha Mungal (गथांमुगः)
Ghanta Karna (also called Ghanta Karna Chaturdasi and GhantaKarna) is a Newari festival
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Culture & SocietyGuru Purnima (Teacher’s day)
The Guru Purnima festival is celebrated by paying reverence to all teachers. The festival, also marked as Teacher's...
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Culture & SocietyHarishayani Ekadashi
Devotees of Hindu faith are observe Harishayani Ekadashi. They also observe one
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